Manual of Burns

Manual of Burns by W.S. McDougal, C.L. Slade, B.A.Jr. Pruitt.

This manual is intended as a comprehensive guide to the diagno­ sis and management of the burn patient. The author:s feel that this volume can serve as a practical reference for the wide range of physi­ cian and allied health personnel involved in the care of these critically ill patients. The Manua...

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Main Authors: McDougal, W.S (Author), Slade, C.L (Author), Pruitt, B.A.Jr (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 1978.
Edition:1st ed. 1978.
Series:Comprehensive Manuals of Surgical Specialties,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Surgery.
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Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Initial Treatment
  • Skin: The Affected Organ
  • Classification of Burns
  • Fluid Shifts and Burn Shock
  • Initial Care
  • Summary
  • References
  • 2 Wound Care
  • Initial Care
  • Separation of the Eschar
  • Reconstitution of the Epithelial Surface
  • Wound Management for Specific Structures
  • Infections of the Burn Wound
  • Outpatient Treatment of Lesser Burns
  • References
  • 3 Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Metabolism
  • Nutritional Support
  • References
  • 4 Special Types of Burn-Related Injury
  • Carbon Monoxide Toxicity
  • Electric Injuries
  • Chemical Burns
  • Inhalation Injury
  • References
  • 5 Systemic Complications of Burn Injury
  • Complications of Resuscitation
  • Complications of Topical Wound Therapy
  • Complications of Tracheostomy
  • Sepsis
  • Burn Wound Sepsis
  • Suppurative Thrombophlebitis
  • Endocarditis
  • Pneumonia
  • Adrenal Hemorrhage
  • Gastrointestinal Complications
  • Cholycystitis and Pancreatitis
  • References
  • 6 Complications Requiring Surgical Correction
  • Eyes
  • Ears
  • Mouth
  • Tangential Excision and Immediate Grafting of the Hands
  • Amputations
  • Surgical Wounds
  • Contractures
  • Hands
  • Capsular Adhesions and Ectopic Ossification References.

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